Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
28
Last inspection
January 13, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
23 / 5
Meskerem currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 13, 2026 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 28 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Latest Inspection Details
January 13, 2026
- Date
- January 13, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 28
- Critical points
- 23
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jan 13, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 29, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 23, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Meskerem has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: July 2024 and March 2023. Its latest score was 8, lower than its March 2023 score of 9.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Meskerem's latest score: 28
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meskerem's current NYC health grade?
Meskerem does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Meskerem last inspected?
Meskerem was last inspected on January 13, 2026.
What was Meskerem's latest inspection score?
Meskerem's latest inspection score was 28 points.
How many violations did Meskerem have in its latest inspection?
Meskerem had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Meskerem located?
Meskerem is located at 124 Macdougal Street in Manhattan, NY 10012.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 40792697
Last updated: June 26, 2026